Brought home an Epi Standard last night

83135 · 07-10-2008, 10:41 AM

And spent a grand total of $161.95 on it. I had $200 worth of business trade to use at my friend's music shop and he is blowing out all his cherry burst plus tops at $349.95.

So, for the money, I couldn't resist.

I checked out all 5 he had in stock and this was the clear winner. 9 lbs, low neck angle, straight neck, good frets, good nut, no cosmetic issues and set up great.

I oiled the neck, removed the pickup covers, got rid of the amber knobs and added pointer washers. I'll probably play it for a few days and then post it on Craig's List.

And here it is with my R8 and Tokai.

El_Greco · 07-10-2008, 10:57 AM

Beautyful guitar, congrats!

Bordeaux · 07-10-2008, 11:01 AM

Very sweet indeed!

Honestly, is their a more beautiful guitar on the planet? I think not......

Oh Teh Noes!!! · 07-10-2008, 11:29 AM

That is a great example of why we should all love cherryburst.

83135 · 07-10-2008, 11:35 AM

I wish they would use less red and make a better transition area.

Guido · 07-10-2008, 11:42 AM

nice !

Sinmastah · 07-10-2008, 12:45 PM

I was hoping for more red, but a better transition would be nice. Just like my Paul.

Knarbens · 07-10-2008, 01:56 PM

Nice guitar! Which knobs did you put on?

83135 · 07-10-2008, 02:22 PM

Allparts Gold Knobs

Termanator7 · 07-10-2008, 03:33 PM

Wow! That is one nice guitar! Don't put it on Craigslist, you'll regret it..

Knarbens · 07-10-2008, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 83135

Allparts Gold Knobs

And they fit? - Have you got any problems?

83135 · 07-10-2008, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Knarbens

And they fit? - Have you got any problems?

I had to squeeze the shafts together a bit. If I keep it, I will replace the wiring and pots with CTS, and I know the knobs fit them.

jkinnison90 · 07-10-2008, 05:52 PM

nice i like it.

sasquatch · 07-10-2008, 06:04 PM

I opted for the All Parts Gold Speed knobs.
Best $5 spent.

And I thought I got the deal at $399!

Gunner · 07-10-2008, 07:45 PM

She's one sexy lil girl!!! Ouch!.

stryker59 · 07-10-2008, 10:31 PM

thats a sweet lp! thats a keeper!!

InfiniteeZ · 07-10-2008, 10:34 PM

What Younggun posted....

whhhheeeew what a beaut!

07-10-2008, 10:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
83135 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 574 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Brought home an Epi Standard last night And spent a grand total of $161.95 on it. I had $200 worth of business trade to use at my friend's music shop and he is blowing out all his cherry burst plus tops at $349.95. So, for the money, I couldn't resist. I checked out all 5 he had in stock and this was the clear winner. 9 lbs, low neck angle, straight neck, good frets, good nut, no cosmetic issues and set up great. I oiled the neck, removed the pickup covers, got rid of the amber knobs and added pointer washers. I'll probably play it for a few days and then post it on Craig's List. And here it is with my R8 and Tokai.

07-10-2008, 10:57 AM	#2 (permalink)
El_Greco Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Greece/Germany Posts: 555 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Brought home an Epi Standard last night Beautyful guitar, congrats! __________________ They took the bar!! THEY TOOK THE WHOLE F***ING BAR!!!

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Bordeaux Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Clayton, NC Posts: 313 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Brought home an Epi Standard last night Very sweet indeed! Honestly, is their a more beautiful guitar on the planet? I think not...... __________________ My GEAR: Gibson Les Paul Studio Worn Cherry 2008 Epiphone LP Standard Plus Vintage Sunburst American Fender Stratocaster '89 "Blackie Edition" Orane Tiny Terror head (7/15 WATTS) Crate Palomino V32X212 (30WATTS) Epi Valve Jr. head (5WATTS) Epiphone Valve Junior 1X12 Extension Cab (70WATTS) Digitech Jamman Ibanez Compressor Sound Tank EHX Metal Muff (w/Top Boost) EHX Small Clone Boss Metalzone MT2 Zoom 505II Effects ISP Decimator Noise Gate MXR Carbon Copy MXR 10 Band EQ Vox Wah

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Knarbens Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Germany Posts: 1,028 Thanks: 4 Thanked 40 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Brought home an Epi Standard last night Nice guitar! Which knobs did you put on? __________________ 1992 Orville Les Paul Standard Plaintop HCS 3D 1959 Les Paul

07-10-2008, 02:22 PM	#9 (permalink)
83135 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 574 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Brought home an Epi Standard last night Allparts Gold Knobs

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Termanator7 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sacramento, Ohio Posts: 952 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Brought home an Epi Standard last night Wow! That is one nice guitar! Don't put it on Craigslist, you'll regret it.. __________________ ^^My #1 Guitar Influence, The Amazing Randy Rhoads.

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sasquatch Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Charlotte, N.C. Posts: 533 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Brought home an Epi Standard last night I opted for the All Parts Gold Speed knobs. Best $5 spent. And I thought I got the deal at $399!

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